Housing

Forms and resources for housing

15 resources in this category

VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility Guide

How to obtain your Certificate of Eligibility for a VA home loan, including online, mail, and lender-assisted methods.

Guide

VA Home Loan Application Checklist

Complete checklist of documents and steps needed to apply for a VA-backed home loan from start to closing.

Checklist

VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL) Guide

Guide to the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan for lowering your interest rate with minimal paperwork.

Guide

VA Cash-Out Refinance Guide

How to use a VA cash-out refinance to access home equity or refinance a non-VA loan into a VA-backed mortgage.

Guide

Specially Adapted Housing Grant Guide

Guide to the SAH grant program for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build or modify an accessible home.

Guide

Special Housing Adaptation Grant Guide

How to apply for the SHA grant for veterans with specific disabilities to modify an existing home for accessibility.

Guide

Temporary Residence Adaptation Grant Guide

Guide to the TRA grant for modifying a family member's home where a disabled veteran is temporarily residing.

Guide

VA Home Loan Funding Fee Exemption Guide

Guide to VA funding fee exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities and surviving spouses.

Guide

VA Loan Preapproval Checklist

Checklist of documents and financial information needed to get preapproved for a VA home loan.

Checklist

VA Home Inspection Checklist

Checklist covering VA Minimum Property Requirements and common inspection items that can delay or prevent VA loan approval.

Checklist

VA Loan Closing Cost Worksheet

Worksheet to estimate and track VA home loan closing costs, including allowable fees and seller concession limits.

Worksheet

Native American Direct Loan Guide

Guide to the NADL program for eligible Native American veterans to buy, build, or improve homes on federal trust land.

Guide

VA Loan Assumption Guide

How VA loan assumption works, including eligibility for the buyer, release of liability, and entitlement restoration.

Guide

VA Foreclosure Avoidance Guide

Resources and steps for veterans facing foreclosure on a VA-backed loan, including VA loan technician assistance.

Guide

Homeless Veteran Housing Assistance Guide

Overview of VA housing programs for homeless veterans including HUD-VASH, SSVF, and Grant and Per Diem programs.

Guide